GE Fanuc Field Control modules

Overview

Field Control is a family of highly-modular distributed I/O and control products. They

are suitable for use in a wide range of host architectures.

The heart of the Field Control system is the Bus Interface Unit. The Bus Interface Unit

provides intelligent processing, I/O scanning, and feature configuration for a group of up to

eight I/O modules. Together, the Bus Interface Unit and its modules make up a Field Control

station.

The Bus Interface Unit and I/O modules are enclosed in sturdy, compact aluminum

housings. Bus Interface Unit and I/O modules bolt securely to separate Terminal Blocks,

which provide all field wiring terminals. The I/O Terminal blocks are generic and allow

different I/O module types to be mounted on the same base.  I/O Terminal Blocks are

available with box-type terminals, barrier-type terminals, or wire-to-board connectors.

All Terminal Blocks must be mounted on a DIN rail. The DIN rail, which serves as an

integral part of the grounding system, can also be mounted on a panel.

Field Control Features

Features and benefits of Field Control include:

wiring savings

more up time

easy installation and maintenance

spare parts savings

low cost

feature flexibility

open architecture / adaptable to a variety of networks

distributed I/O

small, compact I/O modules with generic terminal wiring bases

DIN rail mounted

Field Control Modules

There are three basic types of Field Control modules:

Bus Interface Unit. The illustration below shows a Profibus Bus Interface Unit.

I/O modules

Terminal Blocks:

Bus Interface Unit Terminal Block.

I/O Terminal Blocks, each of which accommodates two I/O modules.

Auxiliary Terminal Blocks. These optional terminal strips can be connected to the

side of an I/O Terminal Block if extra common terminals are needed.